The state motto of Iowa is, “Our liberties we prize and our rights we will maintain.” Not only can it be seen on the Iowa state flag, but it holds to our laws and the way our state is run. The motto clearly states that the liberties of the Iowa citizenry are valued and that they are willing to defend them. In the same way, current laws and law enforcement were created as a way to protect and maintain the peace of the public.

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The Iowa Sex Offender Registry became law on July 1st of 1995 and is found in Chapter 692A Code of Iowa. The Registry is intended to serve as a deterrent and to protect the citizens of Iowa. Remember, always contact your local law enforcement officials immediately if you believe a crime has been or may be committed.

Senators Introduce Legislation For National A Sex-Offender Database
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United States Senator Byron Dorgan (D-ND) and Senator Arlen Specter (R-PA) hold a press conference to introduce legislation that would establish a national sex-offender database that the public could access over the Internet April 14, 2005 at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, DC. The legislation, called "Dru's Law," is named after Dru Sjodin, a North Dakota woman who was abducted from a Grand Forks mall in November 2003 and found murdered six months later in a ditch. According to the Senators' press release, the man accused of the crime, Alfonso Rodriguez, Jr. had served a 23-year prison term as a violent sexual offender in Minnesota and had been released from prison even though he was rated "high risk" for re-offending.
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The Iowa code states;

"an individual who has been convicted or adjudicated of a criminal offense against a minor, sexual exploitation, or a sexually violent crime or who was on probation, parole, or work release status, or who was incarcerated on or after July 1, 1995 is required to register. Registration includes individuals who have received deferred sentences or deferred judgments, as well as those convicted of qualifying federal sex offenses or sex offenses from other states, U.S. territories or Indian tribal nations. The information on this website is provided by the Iowa Sex Offender Registry to the public pursuant to Iowa Code chapter 692A to aid in identifying and locating individuals who have committed an offense that requires registration on the Sex Offender Registry."

All information is available on this public website. The individuals found on this web page are considered absconders and are in a non-compliance status with local jurisdictions. Do not attempt to apprehend any of these offenders yourself. Report any information to DPS or your local law enforcement.

Credit: iowasexoffender.gov These are the most recently apprehended former members of Iowa 20 most wanted Sex Offender registry list.
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These are the most recently apprehended former members of Iowa's 20 most wanted Sex Offender registry list.
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Offenders are placed on Tier systems. Tier levels are based solely on the offense or offenses for which a person is currently registered. They are only used to establish how many times each year a registered sex offender is required to report in person to their Sheriff’s Office to verify registration information.

  • Tier I offenders are required to verify their information every year;
  • Tier II offenders are required to verify their information every six months;
  • Tier III offenders are required to verify their information every three months.

A person’s tier level does not have an effect on whether the person is subject to the 2,000-foot law, how long they are required to register, or any other element of sex offender registration. It only determines how often the person must update their registration. Here's Iowa's top 20 on the state's sex offender Most Wanted list.

#20

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Brain has a Tier 2 restriction based on a conviction of indecent contact with a female victim aged 0 to 13. His last known residence was in Montrose, Iowa on 9/26/2023.

#19

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Gatluak has a Tier 3 restriction based on a conviction of sexual abuse in the 3rd degree and assault with intent to commit sexual abuse. His last known residence was in Marshalltown, Iowa on 10/24/2023.

#18

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Mario has a Tier 3 restriction based on a conviction of sexual abuse in the 3rd degree of a female aged 14 to 17. His last known residence was in Davenport, Iowa on 8/12/2012.

#17

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Alexander has a Tier 3 restriction based on the non-Iowa conviction of criminal sexual abuse in the 2nd degree on a female aged 0 to 13. His last known residence was in Davenport, Iowa on 10/22/2023.

#16

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Richard has a Tier 3 restriction based on the non-Iowa conviction of criminal sexual conduct in the 3rd degree on a victim aged 0 to 13. His last known residence was in Eldora, Iowa on 9/22/2023.

#15

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Michael has a Tier 2 restriction based on a conviction of assault with intent to commit sexual abuse on a female aged 14 to 17. His last known residence was in Coralville, Iowa on 9/12/2023.

#14

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Clarence has a Tier 3 restriction based on the conviction of sexual abuse in the 3rd degree on a female aged 0 to 13. His last known residence was in Davenport, Iowa on 11/17/2023.

#13

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Dealgerron has a Tier 2 restriction based on a conviction of lascivious acts and solicitation of a female aged 0 to 13. His last known residence was in Newton, Iowa on 11/01/2022.

#12

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Michael has a Tier 3 restriction based on the non-Iowa conviction of kidnapping a female aged 14 to 17. His last known residence was in Davenport, Iowa on 10/16/2023.

#11

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Dennis has a Tier 3 restriction based on the non-Iowa conviction of the rape and sexual assault of a female aged 0 to 13. His last known residence was in Fort Dodge, Iowa on 1/18/2024.

#10

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Paul has a Tier 3 restriction based on the non-Iowa conviction of sexual intercourse without consent of a female aged 14 to 17. His last known residence was in Davenport, Iowa on 1/24/2024.

#9

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Deward has a Tier 3 restriction based on the conviction of indecent contact with a female child aged 0 to 13. His last known residence was in Council Bluffs, Iowa on 2/5/2024.

#8

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Bruce has a Tier 1 restriction based on a conviction of pandering and no compulsion of a female aged 14 to 17. His last known residence was in Davenport, Iowa on 10/23/2023

#7

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Ramon has a Tier 3 restriction based on a conviction of lascivious acts with a female child aged 0 to 13. His last known residence was in Perry, Iowa on 11/17/2023.

#6

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Josh has a Tier 3 restriction based on a conviction of sexual abuse in the 3rd degree of a female aged 0 to 13. His last known residence was in Ottumwa, Iowa on 2/3/2024.

#5

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Jalen has a Tier 2 restriction based on the conviction of sexual exploitation of a minor female aged 14 to 17. His last known residence was in Cedar Rapids, Iowa on 2/23/2024.

#4

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Antonio has a Tier 2 restriction based on the conviction of assault with intent to commit sexual abuse of a female aged 14 to 17. His last known residence was in Cedar Rapids, Iowa on 2/6/2024.

#3

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Xavier has a Tier 1 restriction based on the conviction of sexual abuse in the 3rd degree of a female aged 14 to 17. His last known residence was in Sioux City, Iowa on 2/26/2024.

#2

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Chris has a Tier 1 restriction based on the conviction of sexual abuse in the 3rd degree of a female aged 14 to 17. His last known residence was in Sioux City, Iowa on 1/3/2024.

#1

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Frank has a Tier 3 restriction based on the conviction of burglary in the 3rd degree and indecent contact with a female child aged 0 to 13. His last known residence was in Cedar Rapids, Iowa on 7/22/2023.

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Again, in regard to Iowa's Sexual Offender list, there are currently (as of writing) 6,666 total registrants listed for Iowa. The registrants of the "Most Wanted" Section are considered absconders and are in non-compliance status. Do not attempt to apprehend these offenders yourself. Report any information to DPS or your local law enforcement.

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